Bullsbrook, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bullsbrook Perth, Western Australia
Bullsbrook
Postcode(s)	6084
LGA(s)	City of Swan
State electorate(s)	Swan Hills
Federal Division(s)	Durack
Suburbs around Bullsbrook: Muchea Lower Chittering Julimar Melaleuca Bullsbrook Gidgegannup Melaleuca Melaleuca Upper Swan and Brigadoon

Bullsbrook is a suburb located north of Perth, Western Australia. It is part of the City of Swan. The original town was a bit west of where it is now, near the old Midland Railway line.

Bullsbrook is also home to the RAAF Pearce airbase. This is a very important training base for the Royal Australian Air Force. The suburb is found on the Great Northern Highway, about 25 kilometres north of Midland. Many main roads connect Bullsbrook, making it easy to get around. These include the Great Northern Highway and Brand Highway.

Even though Bullsbrook used to be mostly farmland, it is now growing. New areas for shops and businesses have opened up. The City of Swan is also planning for more growth. This includes new areas for homes, shops, and industries.

Bullsbrook's Past: A Quick Look

The area of Bullsbrook started to be settled in the 1890s. This happened after the Midland railway line was built. The military also began using land here in 1935. Most of the growth in Bullsbrook happened from the 1970s onwards. More people moved here in the early 1990s.

Where Did the Name Bullsbrook Come From?

The name "Bullsbrook" comes from the railway station. This station was built when the Midland Railway was being constructed in the 1890s. It was named after a nearby stream called Bull's Brook.

There are a couple of ideas about how the stream got its name:

• It might have been named after Lieutenant Henry Bull. He was given land about 8 km south in 1831.
• Another idea is that it was named after Richard ("Bull") Jones. He was one of Henry Bull's workers and lived in the area for many years.

New Facilities in Bullsbrook

In September 2022, a special center was finished near the RAAF Base Pearce. This center was built to house people who needed to quarantine. It cost about $400 million and can hold 500 people.

Who Lives in Bullsbrook?

In the 2016 census, there were 5,185 people living in Bullsbrook. Most of the people, about 66.8%, were born in Australia. The next largest groups were from England (9.7%) and New Zealand (3.6%).

Most people in Bullsbrook, about 84.9%, spoke only English at home. When it came to religion, the most common answers were:

• No Religion (36.1%)
• Anglican (19.5%)
• Catholic (18.2%)

Learning in Bullsbrook

Bullsbrook has one school called Bullsbrook College. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way to year 12. Bullsbrook College first opened its doors in 1952. Before that, there was an older school built in 1901, which the current college replaced.

Bullsbrook's Weather

Bullsbrook has a Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This is similar to the rest of the Perth area. The Bureau of Meteorology has a weather station at RAAF Base Pearce. Bullsbrook is known for being one of the hottest places in the Perth region during summer.